Accessory Drive Belts

The drive belt is adjusted automatically. If out of specification, it must be replaced.

Belt Routings

Specific to:

Honda Pilot 2006-2008

Fig. Drive belt and related components-J35A9 engine

Fig. Drive belt and related components-J35Z1 engine

Inspection

J35A9 Engine

Specific to:

Honda Pilot 2006-2008

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.

Inspect the belt for cracks and/or damage.

If damage exists, replace the belt.

Check that the auto tensioner indicator is within range. If not replace the belt.

Fig. Drive belt replacement specification-J35A9 engine

J35Z1 Engine

Specific to:

Honda Pilot 2006-2008

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.

Inspect the belt for cracks and/or damage.

If damage exists, replace the belt.

Check that the auto tensioner indicator on the oil pump is not beyond the edge of the indicator rib on the auto tensioner.

If the pointer is beyond the indicator rib, replace the drive belt.

Fig. Drive belt replacement specification-J35Z1 engine

Removal & Installation

J35A9 EngineAuto Tensioner Assembly

Specific to:

Honda Pilot 2006-2008

NOTE

Be sure that you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and navigation system, if equipped. Record the audio presets.

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.

Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. Wait 3 minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing any service.

Disconnect the positive battery cable.

Fig. Drive belt and related components-J35A9 engine

Move the auto tensioner, using the belt tension release tool from the drive belt.

Remove the belt.

Remove the splash shield.

Fig. Splash shield removal points

Fig. Auto tensioner and related components-J35A9 engine

Remove the auto tensioner.

To replace the pulley, remove the pulley bolt. Remove the pulley.

NOTE

The bolt has left hand threads.

To install:

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Be sure to use new bolts, as required.

NOTE

The power window reset procedure must be performed when disconnecting the battery, removing the No. 1 (20 amp) fuse in the passenger-s under dash fuse/relay box, disconnecting the 18P connector from the power window control unit, removing the window regulator, glass or glass run channel and disconnecting the driver-s door wire harness.

Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

Move the driver-s power window all the way down by holding the driver-s power window switch firmly down to the second detent. When the window reaches the bottom, hold the driver-s power window switch in the AUTO DOWN position for two seconds.

Move the driver-s power window all the way up without stopping by holding the driver-s power window switch firmly up to the second detent. When the window reaches the top, hold the driver-s power window switch in the AUTO UP position for two seconds.

NOTE

If the power window does not work in AUTO, repeat the procedure.

Drive Belt

Specific to:

Honda Pilot 2006-2008

NOTE

Be sure that you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and navigation system, if equipped. Record the audio presets.

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.

Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. Wait 3 minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing any service.

Disconnect the positive battery cable.

Fig. Drive belt and related components-J35A9 engine

Move the auto tensioner, using the belt tension release tool from the drive belt.

Remove the belt.

To install:

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE

The power window reset procedure must be performed when disconnecting the battery, removing the No. 1 (20 amp) fuse in the passenger-s under dash fuse/relay box, disconnecting the 18P connector from the power window control unit, removing the window regulator, glass or glass run channel and disconnecting the driver-s door wire harness.

Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

Move the driver-s power window all the way down by holding the driver-s power window switch firmly down to the second detent. When the window reaches the bottom, hold the driver-s power window switch in the AUTO DOWN position for two seconds.

Move the driver-s power window all the way up without stopping by holding the driver-s power window switch firmly up to the second detent. When the window reaches the top, hold the driver-s power window switch in the AUTO UP position for two seconds.

NOTE

If the power window does not work in AUTO, repeat the procedure.

J35Z1 EngineAuto Tensioner Assembly

Specific to:

Honda Pilot 2006-2008

NOTE

Be sure that you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and navigation system, if equipped. Record the audio presets.

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.

Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. Wait 3 minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing any service.

Disconnect the positive battery cable.

Fig. Drive belt and related components-J35Z1 engine

Position a socket wrench to the drive belt auto tensioner and slowly turn the wrench in the direction shown in the illustration.

NOTE

This is a hydraulic type auto tensioner, so you must turn the wrench slowly.

Remove the belt.

Remove the splash shield.

Fig. Splash shield removal points

Fig. Auto tensioner and related components-J35Z1 engine

Remove the auto tensioner.

To install:

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Be sure to use new bolts, as required.

NOTE

The power window reset procedure must be performed when disconnecting the battery, removing the No. 1 (20 amp) fuse in the passenger-s under dash fuse/relay box, disconnecting the 18P connector from the power window control unit, removing the window regulator, glass or glass run channel and disconnecting the driver-s door wire harness.

Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

Move the driver-s power window all the way down by holding the driver-s power window switch firmly down to the second detent. When the window reaches the bottom, hold the driver-s power window switch in the AUTO DOWN position for two seconds.

Move the driver-s power window all the way up without stopping by holding the driver-s power window switch firmly up to the second detent. When the window reaches the top, hold the driver-s power window switch in the AUTO UP position for two seconds.

NOTE

If the power window does not work in AUTO, repeat the procedure.

Drive Belt

Specific to:

Honda Pilot 2006-2008

NOTE

Be sure that you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and navigation system, if equipped. Record the audio presets.

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.

Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. Wait 3 minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing any service.

Disconnect the positive battery cable.

Fig. Drive belt and related components-J35Z1 engine

Position a socket wrench to the drive belt auto tensioner and slowly turn the wrench in the direction shown in the illustration.

NOTE

This is a hydraulic type auto tensioner, so you must turn the wrench slowly.

Remove the belt.

To install:

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE

The power window reset procedure must be performed when disconnecting the battery, removing the No. 1 (20 amp) fuse in the passenger-s under dash fuse/relay box, disconnecting the 18P connector from the power window control unit, removing the window regulator, glass or glass run channel and disconnecting the driver-s door wire harness.

Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

Move the driver-s power window all the way down by holding the driver-s power window switch firmly down to the second detent. When the window reaches the bottom, hold the driver-s power window switch in the AUTO DOWN position for two seconds.

Move the driver-s power window all the way up without stopping by holding the driver-s power window switch firmly up to the second detent. When the window reaches the top, hold the driver-s power window switch in the AUTO UP position for two seconds.